Prof. Dr. Sutay Yavuz, Head of the Department of Sociology at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Social Sciences University of Ankara, shared his expert insights on population trends and changing family structures in Turkey with the prestigious US-based newspaper The New York Times.

In the article published on May 17, 2026, which examines the declining birth rates in Turkey and relevant government policies, Prof. Dr. Yavuz stated that he does not expect current incentives to significantly alter the trend.

Highlighting the shifting socio-economic dynamics among the younger generation, Prof. Dr. Sutay Yavuz noted:

"My expectation is that these will not change the game. Turks today are more likely than their predecessors to live in cities, have university degrees and want to start careers before having children. That has increased the marriage age and decreased the number of children couples have. The new Turkish families of the younger generation are turning into one-child families. A dual income is the ideal, with one child."

You can access the full article via The New York Times website.